Authentication Solutions
Comprehensive authentication framework for securing business applications
Corporate Directory Integration
Connect your applications to enterprise identity systems and streamline user management with automated synchronization and Single Sign-On capabilities.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Native cloud integration with SSO and conditional access policies for modern applications.
Active Directory (On-Premises)
Direct Windows account integration for seamless authentication in enterprise environments. Learn more about AD integration.
LDAP Directories
Support for heterogeneous enterprise environments with flexible directory services integration.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enable users to access multiple applications with a single authentication, eliminating password fatigue and strengthening security.
Visual Guard provides comprehensive SSO capabilities spanning Windows-based authentication, web application federation, and integration with enterprise identity providers. Users authenticate once and gain seamless access to all authorized applications regardless of technology platform.
Key capabilities: Windows SSO, Web SSO across multiple domains, federated SSO with SAML/OAuth/OpenID Connect, and cross-platform support (.NET, PowerBuilder, Java).
Learn More About SSO
Discover implementation scenarios, technical architecture, and business benefits.
SSO Implementation GuideMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Strengthen security with flexible multi-factor authentication that adapts to your risk profile and user needs.
Multiple Authentication Factors
- One-Time Passwords (OTP): Time-based codes for enhanced security.
- SMS verification: Mobile phone validation for remote access.
- Email verification: Secondary authentication via email.
- Authenticator apps: Support for standard TOTP applications.
Granular Control
- Per-user policies: Customize MFA requirements based on user profiles.
- Role-based enforcement: Apply different authentication rules per role.
- Application-specific: Require MFA for sensitive applications only.
- Risk-based adaptive authentication: Dynamic security based on context and behavior.
Federation Standards
Industry-Standard Protocols
Visual Guard supports modern federation standards including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect, enabling seamless integration with enterprise identity providers.
Third-Party Provider Integration
Connect with leading identity platforms such as Okta, Ping Identity, and other federation providers to leverage existing authentication infrastructure.
Hybrid Deployment Flexibility
Combine federated authentication with local accounts for maximum flexibility. Support users from multiple identity sources within a single application ecosystem.
Local Account Management
Maintain complete control over authentication with built-in local account capabilities, independent of external directory services.
Password Policy Enforcement
- Configurable complexity requirements
- Password expiration and rotation
- Password history and reuse prevention
- Account lockout policies
Self-Service Capabilities
- Password reset functionality
- Security question management
- Profile updates with approval workflows
- Controlled self-registration options
Independent Operation
- Function without directory dependencies
- Failover capabilities for critical applications
- Offline authentication support
- Hybrid scenarios combining local and directory accounts
Centralized Control
Policy Enforcement
Consistent authentication policies across all applications, regardless of technology stack or deployment model.
Audit and Compliance
Complete audit trails for authentication events. Compliance reporting for ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, and GDPR requirements.
Cross-Platform Consistency
Uniform authentication experience across legacy desktop applications, modern web apps, APIs, and cloud services.
Key Benefits
Security
- Replace weak authentication mechanisms
- Reduce credential sprawl and password fatigue
- Strengthen legacy applications with modern authentication
- Implement defense-in-depth strategies
Operations
- Simplified administration across all applications
- Reduced help desk burden for password resets
- Faster deployment of new applications
- Automated user provisioning and de-provisioning
Compliance
- Regulatory alignment for various standards
- Audit readiness with comprehensive logging
- Centralized risk management
- Documentation and reporting capabilities
Flexible Implementation
Visual Guard provides flexible implementation options supporting gradual migration and hybrid deployment scenarios.
- Phased rollout: Implement authentication solutions progressively across your application portfolio without disrupting existing systems.
- Hybrid deployments: Support mixed environments combining on-premises, cloud, and federated authentication sources.
- Minimal application changes: Integrate authentication capabilities with limited code modifications to existing applications.
- Technology agnostic: Works with various application technologies including .NET, PowerBuilder, Java, Angular, and more.